Artificial Heart

Imagine a robotic stuffed animal that can read and respond to a child's emotional state or a commercial that can change based on a customer's facial expression. Heart of the Machine explores the next giant step in the relationship between humans and technology: the ability of computers to recognize, respond to, and even replicate emotions. Computers have long been integral to our lives, and their advances continue at an exponential rate.

Oliver Lawe's biggest concern at the start of Monday was to stave off boredom while he was on rotation home. That changed when the base exploded with action when martial law was declared. Arming themselves to the teeth, Oliver and his squad rode a tank in the convoy out, prepared to tackle anything to preserve peace. When a figure throwing magic and monsters appeared, Oliver knew they weren't prepared at all. By a series of bizarre events, Oliver somehow managed to survive the onslaught that ripped his ranks apart, but only at a great cost.

Heartificial Empathy, shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2019, explores the power of empathy, one of the most untapped levers of productivity in business. In the new tech-infused era, where companies continue to scramble with digital transformation, trying to be more customercentric and spurring innovation and growth, empathy is a killer app. Yet, it can't be taught. Empathy can only be learned.

This is the second and significantly expanded and modified edition of the award-winning Heartificial Empathy, reflecting important developments in artificial intelligence as well as the new context post-pandemic of the future of work, and issues of and new solutions for mental health therapy. Empathy has never been more needed, but businesses struggle continue to create a culture of empathy. Given the step change that's occurred with the arrival of foundational AI, business leaders are going to need to pay particular attention to work conditions and the ethical use of AI.

Today, you can do things that most people never dreamed were possible. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now part of everyday reality. Leaping into the future is real with AI. Living Smart will help you learn about practical applications and benefits. To begin with, you will find out what AI can do for you. Opportunity to improve the way you live and work is possible when you know what to do. There are endless applications. Living Smart will provide you with unique insight, tools, and logic to help guide you into the future.